Flood Warning for Jackson, MS
What: Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. Impacts: At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable. Where: Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry. When: Until further notice.
Official alert brief
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Mississippi... Pascagoula River At Graham Ferry affecting Jackson County. For the Pascagoula River...including Graham Ferry...Minor flooding is forecast.
WHAT
Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast.
WHERE
Pascagoula River at Graham Ferry.
WHEN
Until further notice.
IMPACTS
At 16.0 feet, River property at Cumbest Bluff will be cut off by high water and some river roads will be impassable.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
At 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday the stage was 17.2 feet. Bankfull stage is 15.0 feet. Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:45 AM CDT Tuesday was 17.3 feet. Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 17.2 feet this afternoon. It will then rise to 17.5 feet Thursday evening. Additional rises are possible thereafter. Flood stage is 16.0 feet. Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 17.5 feet on 09/05/2012. http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Instructions
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov/lix. Click on the Rivers and Lakes menu for forecasts and observations. The next statement will be issued when updates are needed.